Atomic Number 32 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 32 as atomic number?

The answer is Germanium and there is so much cool stuff about Germanium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Germanium Overview

Atomic Number

32

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Description

Grayish-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Ge (Germanium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Clemens Winkler

Year: 1886

Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained from refining copper, zinc and lead.

Uses

Widely used in semiconductors. It is a good semiconductor when combined with tiny amounts of phosphorus, arsenic, gallium, and antimony.

Atomic Mass

72,61

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Name Origin

Latin: Germania (Germany).

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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